Scot Shively portrays Nathan DeCoster, one Charlotte Harbor's earliest pioneers, in our first History Spotlight. Find out how he put Punta Gorda on the map in this quick glimpse into Charlotte County history. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Marjorie Harris Carr, an icon of Charlotte County history! Carr was a nationally recognized zoologist with ties to Bass Biological Laboratory and the Cookie House in Englewood. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Captain William H. Johnson, an icon of Charlotte County history! Captain Johnson was a fisherman, pilot captain, postmaster, and businessman who oversaw a quarantine station on Gasparilla Island. He led the efforts to create Charlotte County out of DeSoto and was one of the county's first commissioners. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Marian McAdow, portrayed by Kelly Gaylord. Marian was a Charlotte County horticulturist and planter of trees, responsible for much of Punta Gorda's lush beauty. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet George Brown, a prominent Charlotte County businessman and landowner of the 1920s with a connection to Punta Gorda's historic courthouse. Learn about his life and contributions to our community in this month's History Spotlight, where Dr. Martha Bireda interviews Brown on location at the site of Brown's Cleveland Marine Steamways on the Peace River. George Brown is portrayed by Jaha Cummings, Punta Gorda City Council Member representing District 1. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Sallie Jones, an icon of Charlotte County history! Portrayed by Mary Guthridge, Sallie was a dedicated teacher who transformed education in our community. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Olive Hewitt, one of the early settlers of Punta Gorda. Learn about her family's contributions to local business and community life. Olive is portrayed by Jill Shively. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Marta Hernandez Burchers, international tennis star and icon of Charlotte County history! Marta is portrayed by Sushila Cherian. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Tommy Fulton, one of the all-time best distance runners in the state of Florida and an icon of Charlotte County history! This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.